__Married to My Enemy__

( A part of the book )

But I can't keep pretending, either!
I'm done with this-done with you, done with this... sham of a life!"

Valentino's hands balled into fists at his sides, his chest rising and falling heavily.

"You think I don't care?" he snapped, his voice rough with frustration.
"You think it's easy for me to sit here and watch you hate me every day?
I've given up everything for you-my pride, my plans-and you still look at me like I'm the enemy."

He took a shaky breath, his eyes burning into mine.
"And I can't even tell you that I-"

I stared at him, the rain dripping down my face. "That you what?" I demanded, my voice quiet but trembling with emotion.

He laughed bitterly, the sound rough and raw. "Forget it," he muttered, turning away.

"No," I said firmly, stepping closer, my wet dress clinging to my skin.
"Say it."

He spun back to face me, his expression full of something I couldn't name-anger, grief, desperation.
"That I love you!" he shouted, the words echoing in the rain.
"Is that what you wanted to hear? That I've loved you this whole damn time?
Even when you hated me?
Even now, when you can't wait to leave me alone..."

1. Slow burn
2. Enemies to lovers
3. Arranged marriage
4. Mafia drama
5. Strong, independent female lead
6. One bed trope

Get ready for a story that will crush you (I hope 😅) and leave you obsessed until the very last page.